For homeowners
Check phase type, capacity limit, SuRIA Home eligibility, daytime usage and roof suitability before deciding system size.
Solar ATAP, SuRIA Home and TNB Tariff Updates for 2026
Malaysia solar planning is no longer just panel price versus monthly bill. In 2026, every quote should check Solar ATAP eligibility, SuRIA Home rebate conditions, RP4 tariff restructuring, monthly AFA movement, ToU timing, roof readiness and the latest field questions from Homify Facebook content.
For businesses
Review maximum demand, voltage category, ToU timing, daytime load, ROI target and ESG reporting needs.
For EV owners
Plan charging time, ToU window and solar self-consumption together instead of adding a charger as a separate decision.
1. Solar ATAP 2026 replaces the old NEM conversation
SEDA describes Solar ATAP as the programme continuing rooftop renewable-energy adoption after NEM ended in June 2025. Applications are submitted through the online eATAP / TNB platform after installation is completed and commissioned.
- Domestic single-phase installations are generally capped at 5kW; three-phase domestic installations are generally capped at 15kW.
- Non-domestic customers can plan up to 100% of maximum demand, subject to a maximum of 1,000kW.
- Solar ATAP contract tenure is 10 years; after that, exported excess should not be treated as an offset or rollover planning basis.
2. SuRIA Home may lower upfront cost for eligible homes
PETRA introduced SuRIA Home as a domestic Solar ATAP rebate initiative. It is useful for homeowner education, but it should be presented carefully because eligibility, quota, commissioning deadline and bank-payment requirements still apply.
- The announced rebate is RM600/kWac, capped at RM3,000 for eligible domestic customers.
- The programme window is stated as 1 Jun 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 or until allocation is fully distributed.
- SEDA states that Malaysian-citizen domestic customers who have not received SolaRIS should check the requirements and commissioning deadline.
- Use it as a planning item, not a guaranteed discount, until the customer and project are confirmed eligible.
3. TNB tariff restructuring changes the savings calculation
RP4 is effective from 1 Jul 2025 until Dec 2027. The tariff framework now places more attention on voltage category, component-based charges, monthly Automatic Fuel Adjustment and expanded ToU options.
- AFA replaces the older ICPT style adjustment and is updated monthly, so bill estimates should include a sensitivity buffer.
- ToU timing can reward customers who can shift demand away from peak hours or consume solar during the day.
- Older bill articles and old tariff tables should not be used as the only pricing basis for a 2026 quote.
4. Facebook content should feed the website because it reflects current customer questions
Homify Facebook Reels already cover the field-level questions visitors ask: heat and air-conditioning bills, rooftop inspection, correct sizing, install details, residential proof and commercial energy planning. The website now links those Reels near the top and uses the same themes in the service pages.
- Homeowners respond better to real rooftop footage than generic panel graphics.
- Commercial visitors need tariff, load and ROI context, not just a panel photo.
- New policy posts should be converted into website cards or guide sections when they become evergreen.
Homify
What Homify checks before giving a serious quote
- Latest TNB bill and usage pattern
- Property type, phase and roof condition
- Daytime load, EV charging or commercial operating hours
- Solar ATAP capacity direction and rebate eligibility direction
- Whether ToU, AFA or tariff category changes affect the payback view